Distance between Grand Rapids, MI (GRR) and Chicago, IL (ORD)
Flight distance from Grand Rapids to Chicago (Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 137 miles / 220 kilometers / 119 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 45 minutes.
Driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago (ORD) is 199 miles / 320 kilometers and travel time by car is about 3 hours 43 minutes.
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Grand Rapids - Chicago
Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Chicago.
Shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
How far is Chicago from Grand Rapids?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Grand Rapids and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 136.788 miles
- 220.139 kilometers
- 118.866 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 136.531 miles
- 219.725 kilometers
- 118.642 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
Airport information
| A | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |
| B | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Grand Rapids and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind Grand Rapids.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 45 kg (100 pounds).
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Grand Rapids (GRR) → Chicago (ORD).
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